Despite beating the RAV4 in year-to-date crossover sales, the Chevrolet Equinox landed in the fourth slot, while the 2014 Motor Trend SUV of the Year, the Subaru Forester (13,410 units), pulled ahead of the Nissan Rogue (10,487) for the fifth position. With the new 2014 Rogue just hitting dealerships, though, the Forester’s upswing may be short-lived.

The JeepCherokee burst onto the scene in November with 10,169 units sold. Another Subie overtook the Jeep siblings. The XV Crosstrek jumped two spots up the chart with 5311 units, bumping the Patriot (5184 units) and the Compass (3547 units) down a spot.

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